Gold futures rise in early trade

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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures rose early Wednesday, after posting slight losses in the previous two trading sessions, as the dollar traded mixed against major currencies. Gold for December delivery gained $3.20 at $685.50 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Other metals prices were mixed. September silver gained 8.50 cents at $13.180 an ounce, October platinum rose $3.70 at $1,295 an ounce and September palladium fell 45 cents at $363.10 an ounce. September copper fell 7.90 cents, or 2.3%, at $3.4275 a pound.

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